AA Weekly Recap: Barstool Van Talk’s quick cancellation creates waves

ESPN cancels Barstool Van Talk after one episode, cites connections to Barstool’s content – October 23

Well, that was quick. After only a single episode aired, ESPN cancelled Barstool Van Talk.

After Barstool Van Take cancellation, Dave Portnoy says “How stupid were you to think you could get Barstool without getting Barstool? – October 23

Dave Portnoy held a video press conference in reaction to the news, where he wondered how ESPN could get in bed with Barstool without realizing what the company was all about.

Pardon My Take addresses ESPN cancelling Barstool Van Talk on latest podcast – October 25

PFT Commenter and Dan “Big Cat” Katz opened up about the cancellation, revealing the show was intended for a 22-episode run. They admitted they were “embarrassed,” and the situation “fucking sucks.”

Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting to feature talks from Bill Simmons, Jeremy Schaap, Jay Harris – October 24

As a part of his new sportscasting program at Full Sail University, the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, Dan Patrick will feature Bill Simmons, Jeremy Schaap, and Jay Harris as guest instructors.

Jenn Sterger alleges she was sexually harassed multiple times by unnamed ESPN employee – October 24

Jenn Sterger claimed she was sexually harassed multiple times by an ESPN employee she did not name. ESPN released a statement saying there’s no record of the allegations being brought to their attention.

After Jenn Sterger’s sexual harassment allegations, old comments from ESPNers criticizing her surfaced – October 24

After Sterger’s allegations, tweets from ESPN personalities Sam Ponder and Sarah Spain were unearthed where they criticized her.

More ESPN layoffs are reportedly in the works – October 26

According to Mike McCarthy  of The Sporting News another round of layoffs could be coming to ESPN before the end of the year.